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Walk to Beach & UTMB |Dogs Ok |Game Room

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Outdoor dining
Room
Dining
Exterior
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Place, East End Historic District
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Porretto Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Bishop's Palace
    ‪8 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Living Room

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Master Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Walk to Beach & UTMB |Dogs Ok |Game Room

Looking for a great deal? Discounts are automatically applied based on your length of stay—whether it’s 5 nights, 7 nights, 28 nights, or more! No need for promo codes or requests. The total price you see includes your savings, so you can book with confidence. Discounts may display differently across booking platforms, but rest assured, they’re built into your final price!

Look no further! Escape to the beach and this beautifully remodeled raised cottage on Galveston Island. The Sealy Cottage is a vacationer's dream. This updated 1903 comfortable 2 bedroom home has its original hardwood floors, lots of lighting, and is the absolute PERFECT location - a mere 4 blocks from Stewart Beach and Porretto Beach, 5 blocks from UTMB, and a short 10 blocks from The Strand. Rent a golf cart or walk, it's up to you!



The secret gem of this home is the spacious and trendy garage a/k/a The Hangout. It's sure to be the social hub during your stay.



This home is thoughtfully furnished and supplied. You'll feel right at home. This cottage can comfortably accommodate 6 people. Electronic locks on the doors allow for easy and contact-free access! WiFi included. There are 3 security cameras on-site at the entrances (1) front door (2) back door and (3) garage entrance.



It is just perfect for the family wanting to get away and enjoy some fun in the sun!



PROPERTY INFO:



2 BR / 1 BA / Sleeps 6 / 3 Beds / 1,073 sq ft.



SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS:



Bedroom 1: Queen Bed



Bedroom 2: Full Bed



Pull-out sofa, Queen size, in the living room



Beds are all made with clean linens upon your arrival. Pull-out sofa linens will be available.



PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS:



Charcoal Grill



Patio Area



Hangout Space



Pet Friendly (with pet fee) with a Fenced Yard



Parking: On Street - 2 cars Max



AMENITIES:



Full Size Washer/Dryer



High-Speed 1 GB Internet



Smart TV with Xfinity cable - sports package included with 185 channels



Regular Drip Coffee Maker with Pot & Keurig Machine



Microwave/Toaster



Waffle Maker



A small starter kit of toilet paper, paper towel, detergents and hand soap is also provided



POLICIES/RULES



NO SMOKING OR VAPING allowed at this property.



This is a DOG-FRIENDLY HOME: A non-refundable pet fee of $92 per dog per pet will be added to your rental if you choose to bring your pet(s). Pet(s) must be crated any time guests are not present.



Maximum Occupancy: 6



Must be 25 years old to reserve the home. Reservations made for teenagers or young single groups will not be honored without any accompanying adult staying in the unit at ALL times. We require at least one member of the party to be 25 years old.



Manager and owner of rental property are not responsible for citations received while staying at the property.



Be respectful of the house and contents - it is someone's home. Respect the neighbors and neighborhood.



No events or parties. If determined that a party/event is taking place at property, management has the right to evict tenants and guests with no refund given.



No uninvited guests without permission



Do not take bath towels to the beach.



Additional fees and taxes may apply



Photo ID may be required upon check-in



Each reservation includes applicable taxes, a cleaning fee, and a Limited Damage Waiver Fee or Security Deposit



There are cameras located at each door and the garage for security purposes.



GALVESTON ISLAND ACTIVITIES:



•Fishing Charters, Beaches, Restaurants, and more

•Paddle Boarding, Jet Ski and Surfboard rentals/lessons with Sup Gulf Coast

•Kayak Tours, Bird Observatory and Eco Art •Adventure with Artist Boat

•Marina/Boating - Boat Tours with Finney Boat and Watersport Rentals

•Hiking at Galveston Island State Park

•Getting Around - Surrey Rentals

•Golf Carts, Beach chairs/umbrellas and more •Rick's Beach Rentals

•Live Music

•Pleasure Pier

•Moody Gardens

•Several Historical Sites

•Ferry ride with Galveston-Port Bolivar ferry

•And More!

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About the area

Galveston

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Stewart Beach, a neighbourhood in Galveston. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Galveston Island Beaches and Crystal Beach, while Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark are popular area attractions. Moody Gardens and Texas Seaport Museum are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, fishing and swimming adventures can be found near the property.
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Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • East End Historic District - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Porretto Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bishop's Palace - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Seawall Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Port of Galveston - 4 min drive - 2.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Saltgrass Steak House - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪ShyKatz Place - ‬14 min walk

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 41 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nadia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place. Easy access anywhere
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Frances M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The host had great communication about gaining access to the property and letting us know to let them know if we needed anything while we were there.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 March 2026
Thank you for your stay and for taking the time to share your positive experience!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great service by the management team!
Sunset on the beach a short walk from the vottage
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 January 2026
Thank you for your stay and your great review! It was a pleasure hosting you and we are happy to hear you enjoyed!
Verified

4/10 Poor

Mostafa J.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
Arrived at the property to see that it was a lot older than what it looks like in the photos. While the kitchen is a bit modern, the rest of the property feels very old from the walls, molding, doors, windows, rooms and overall feel. The location isn’t great either as the neighborhood felt unsettling, the walk to the beach consists of crossing a major street with no sidewalks so yes, technically walking to the beach. Overall disappointed with this stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pet friendly, fenced in yard was a favorite! Loved the historic vibes.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 September 2025
Thank you for your stay and your great review! It was great hosting you. We love to hear what you loved about the home!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house near beach

Cute place with convenient location and great amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 June 2024
We loved hosting you, Rebecca! Come back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sarah w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cottage

Perfect size and great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 June 2024
We loved hosting you, Sarah. Come back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great stay, very convenient. Awesome bonus room.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dustin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and hang out space

Perfect location to get to beach and other entertainment options like the pier, good restaurants, and food marts. Good value overall.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 June 2024
Thank you for your 5 star review, Dustin! It was great hosting you. We appreciate hearing what you enjoyed about your stay! -iTrip Galveston
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Tristan G.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
I would honestly not recommend this property. First off the photos are very deceiving. When originally looking at the photos it seemed very nice, but once arriving I could tell that the photos were edited or that the property has not been taken care of. The property is old which I can understand and deal with, but the area around it is very run down, so I do not think that the price for the property reflects what it should be, when other rentals similar size and price to this are a lot nicer. It also was quite dirty. We have stayed in many other rentals, this was the dirtiest. We found mold under the kitchen sink, heavy dust build up on the windowsills, the bath mat for the shower was dirty as well. The blinds were broken and even with the curtains, you could still kinda see through into the house. All of the AC window units filters needed to be replaced, which the owner did say that they were replaced recently, just not reset. I did reach out to the owners about these issues and they did not seem the care, they said that the house is always cleaned very well, even after I provided photos. I would honestly say choose another house. We were very thrown off because the other reviews seems very positive, but it made it hard to feel like “home away from home” while staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

heath a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family trip

We all enjoyed this place. It is close to everything you’d want to do. Downstairs was a fun spot to hang out.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2024
Thank you for your 5 star review and sharing with us what you enjoyed about the home and it's amenities! Hope to see you soon! -iTrip Galveston
Verified

8/10 Good

Kara B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun Times

Always a good time. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 November 2023
Thanks for your review, Kara! Hope to see you again. -iTrip Galveston
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nanette D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!!!

We had an amazing time and we will be back!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 June 2023
Happy to hear! Thanks for your 5 star review. We look forward to hosting you again! -iTrip Galveston
Verified

8/10 Good

Sean C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cool little beach house

Wonderful stay. My only suggestion would be to upgrade the beds. Very uncomfortable .
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2024
Thank you for your review, Sean. It was great hosting you. We appreciate your feedback and we will address this. Hope to welcome you back!
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10/10 Excellent

Maurine

An oasis near the beach

We were so comfortable at this cute house full of interesting antiques and modern conveniences, and our little dog too! Great location, friendly neighbors, and a fully equipped kitchen. We got the rest we were seeking!
Response from VrboOwner on 23 October 2023
Thank you for sharing your 5 star experience, Maurine! We hope to welcome you back. -iTrip Galveston
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Launce F.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

It couldn’t have been set up better. Such a great location near all the good eats. You could use a grab bar in the tub but overall. Great experience
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 September 2023
Thank you for sharing your 5 star review. We appreciate your stay and your feedback! -iTrip Galveston
Verified

8/10 Good

David D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Memorial Day getaway

Our family really enjoyed this house and its amenities, especially the proximity to the strand. The parking passes for the beach and street made things very convenient. We loved the garage with its lights and games for the kids. All in all a very cozy and accommodating stay. Would stay again and recommend to families looking for a cozy place near the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 June 2023
Thanks for your review, David! Glad you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to hosting you again! -iTrip Galveston
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BLYTHE B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Spot for a Quick Getaway

Our family of four stayed in this charming cottage for five days. The kitchen was well provisioned, AC cold, single bathroom roomy enough for everyone’s stuff, and the hangout space below was an especially huge hit with the kids. Access to Porretto Beach was great, but only open on the weekend during our stay. Overall a great little house for a beach escape.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2023
Thank you so much for sharing your 5 star experience! We are happy to hear you enjoyed the home's unique amenities. Hope to host you again soon! -iTrip Galveston
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rondell C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Experience. Great House.

House was immaculate, great job decorating, easy to contact and work with management. We will rent again. I encourage others to rent this house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 November 2022
Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing your 5 star experience. We truly want every guest to feel comfortable and have everything they need to enjoy their stay. We are happy to hear that goal was accomplished. You are welcome back anytime! -iTrip Vacations Galveston
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Delanie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exactly as described

This house was so cute! I loved the updated features inside and my son loved the “secret” game room downstairs. The only downside was the bed in the primary room and the sofa sleeper were both pretty uncomfortable and very loud if you move around in them. Overall, we were very happy with the property and how quickly the owners responded to our communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2024
Thank your so mcuh for your amazing 5 star review, Delanie! It was a pleasure hosting you and your family. We love to hear what you enjoyed about your stay and our services. Hope to welcome you back, soon! -iTrip Galveston
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Haley B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sealy stay

Location was good. Home’s style and vibe was pleasant. Loved the cozy beach feel. Loved the downstairs area. Floors were a bit dirty. Had to vacuum up sand and dust balls. Pull out bed had a layer of sand. Couldn’t use.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2023
Thank you for your 5 star review, Haley! We greatly appreciate your feedback. -iTrip Galveston
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location, beautiful house

Short walk to the beach, 1 mile from downtown (walkable), wonderful neighborhood to bike. Close to restaurants. House is beautifully decorated and clean, well-stocked and beds were comfortable. Communication was great. Nice TV. We found the sofa to be very uncomfortable, but maybe that's just us. I don't sit a lot on vacation, but it's nice to unwind at the end of the day. We appreciated the extra touches for our pups. Would definitely love to stay here again! Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 April 2023
Thank you so much for sharing your 5 star review. We look forward to having you again!
Verified

8/10 Good

Natalie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Weekend in Galveston

It was a decent little cottage. We were there to visit with friends and attend the sand castle competition. The only 2 discomforts I would mention are; the kitchen was incredibly warm since there wasn’t an AC unit and trying to cook just heated it up more. and the bed closest to front door was uncomfortable for my husband and I. It felt broken down. Otherwise it was a cute, clean place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 August 2023
Thank you for your review! We appreciate hearing what you loved about the home as well as what you think could be improved to make each stay more comfortable. We will address each of these suggestions. -iTrip Galveston
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy and comfortable

We had a great time staying in the cottage. Everything was perfect. It was close to the beach and Downtown. Felt safe in the neighborhood. Walking distance to the beach but it was too hot for us to walk and my parents are elderly. So I would say car was better for us but parking was easy. The house was well stocked with board games for the kids and a game room downstairs was a nice touch. QEven my fur baby was comfortable. It was nicely decorated and clean. Would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2023
Thank you for sharing your 5 star review, Anshu! We appreciate hearing what you loved about the property. Happy to hear you enjoyed all it has to offer. Hope to welcome you back soon. -iTrip Galveston
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

sara g.

Darling house!

I love this cozy little home. Fantastic location - you can walk down the street to the beach. Although a classic Galveston home, it was nicely updated and had all the amenities we needed. I'd love to come back and invite friends as the downstairs garage is set up like a fun ice house/ hangout space. It would be (literally!) a cool place to hang out during warmer weather as you can raise the door to get the sea breeze and hear the ocean but you're protected from the sun and somewhat insulated from the heat. Host was great and is really open to feedback on making a great place even better.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2022
We are extremely happy to see that you had a 5-star experience. Thanks for sharing and we look forward to hosting you again soon!
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